John Sheppard photography - sailing

Sailing

Professional Maritime Credentials

--United States Merchant Marine Officer
- U.S. Coast Guard License #1161150 - Master of Steam, Motor, and Auxilary Sail Vessels to 50 Gross Registered Tons, Authorized to Engage in Commercial Assistance Towing and Authorized to Operate Uninspected Passenger Vessels to 100 Gross Registered Tons upon Near Coastal Waters out to 200 Nautical Miles
--International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Certs)
-Medical Person-in-Charge
-Personal Survival at Sea
-Marine Firefighting
-Safety and Social Responsibilities
--Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
-Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) License
--Department of Homeland Security
-Transportation Worker's Identification Card
--U.S. Sailing
-Certified Keelboat Sailing Instructor
-Safety at Sea
--To learn more, check out my Sailing Resume

Summary of Sailing Experience

-17 years of sailing experience
-Sailed on all three US coastlines
-Experience on a variety of vessel types up to 63'
-Average 50 sea days annually, including several multi-day passages
-Sailied in Force 9-10 conditions
-Over 8,000 miles logged offshore, including Pacific Ocean crossing
-Crewed with winning yacht racing programs
-Experienced emergency medical care provider


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